Chief of Section, Programme Management

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Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

Under the direct supervision of the Secretary-General of CITES, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
**Responsibilities**:
1. To direct, co-ordinate and supervise the work of the Science Unit (SU):

- Organize the provision of all needed scientific and Secretariat assistance to the Animals Committee and Plants Committee;
- Planning and formulating priority objectives for the work programme;
- Ensure that Resolutions and Decisions in particularly those related to species that are traded in significant quantities and referred to the SU, are handled efficiently and that all actions agreed by the Standing Committee and referred to the SU are completed in the timeframe specified;
- Design, develop and ensure effective implementation of projects on the biological status and sustainable use of species in the trade;
- Encourage and provide advice to Parties to assist them in the development and implementation of recovery plans for Appendix-I species; and
- Plan, organise and clear documentation related to the work of the SU required for meetings of the Conference of the Parties.

2. Establish contacts with the Scientific Authorities:

- Identify, assess and advise on CITES problems relevant to the countries of the region;
- Provide advice to facilitate the identification of needs of Parties in the region and to ensure provision of appropriate assistance; and
- Participate in relevant fora to inform countries about CITES and its mission and attend regional CITES meetings.

3. To manage the programmatic, human and financial resources allocated to the team:

- Keep under continuous review the evolution and execution of work programmes in the SU;
- Develop work plans and implement the e-Performance programme;
- Discuss and develop performance indicators with staff, ensure that deadlines are met for completion;
- Prepare the Unit's working programme and budget and monitor the financial resources available for the execution of the work programme and ensure optimal use thereof;
- Ensure the proper establishment and maintenance of databases related to the work;
- Represent the CITES Secretariat at meetings and report back to the Secretariat Management Team; and
- Lead on the preparation of scientific articles, statements, position papers of the Secretariat or jointly with other partners.
- Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

4. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Competencies

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance



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